Karli - Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri

Karli is a village situated in the Sangameshwar tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 73 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devrukh and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Karli village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karli is 565811. The village covers a total geographical area of 729 hectares and falls under the 415804 pincode. Ratnagiri is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Karli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chiplun Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karli

According to the 2011 Census, Karli village had a total population of 603 people, including 275 males and 328 females, living in 172 households. The sex ratio was 1,193 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.16%, with male literacy at 86.51% and female literacy at 71.19%.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population603275328
Child Population (0–6 yrs)492326
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population433218215
Illiterate Population17057113

Nearby Villages of Karli

Karli is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DevgharSouth-West2.00 km
Kond BhujbalraoNorth-West2.19 km
Washi Tarf DeorukhEast2.26 km
Nive Bk.North-West2.49 km
KirdadiNorth-East2.90 km
Kond KadamraoNorth3.17 km
KondranWest3.45 km
SangaveNorth-West4.31 km
KudavaliNorth4.45 km
ChaphavaliSouth4.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karli

Karli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Adavali, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ratnagiri to Karli is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karli

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Karli village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Karli

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Karli village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Karli

Where is Karli located?

Karli village is located in Sangameshwar Tehsil, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Karli?

Karli is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Karli?

The pincode of Karli is 415804.

What is the population of Karli?

Karli had a total population of 603, including 275 males and 328 females.

How many households are there in Karli?

Karli had 172 households.

What is the literacy rate in Karli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karli was 78.16%. Male literacy was 86.51% and female literacy was 71.19%.